Bhopal, June 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has summoned the 16th Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for its 11th Session, which will commence on July 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Bhopal.

The announcement was made under Article 174(1) of the Constitution and officially notified by the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday. The five-day session will run from July 20 to July 24, 2026.

According to the schedule issued by Principal Secretary Arvind Sharma, the House will conduct Question Hour followed by Government Business on all working days. On the concluding day, Friday, July 24, the last two-and-a-half hours have been allotted for non-official business, including private members’ bills and resolutions.

The Assembly will meet in two sittings daily — from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — unless otherwise directed by the Speaker.

Members have been informed that notices for adjournment motions, attention motions, and matters under Rule 267-K will be accepted from July 14 onwards.

The last date for submitting private members’ bills is June 24, while resolutions must be submitted by July 9.

The Secretariat has issued detailed guidelines reminding members of procedural rules, including restrictions on publishing notices before the Speaker’s approval and protocols for security, literature distribution, and address updates.

Emphasis has also been placed on Rule 251, which governs decorum during debates, prohibiting personal allegations, use of objectionable language, and references to matters under judicial consideration.

This monsoon session is expected to see active participation on key governance, development, and public welfare issues.

The government is likely to present updates on major initiatives, the adjunct budget, including infrastructure projects and welfare schemes, while the opposition is anticipated to raise questions on current challenges facing the state.

This session holds significance as it provides a platform for legislative scrutiny and policy discussion in the second half of 2026, ahead of important national and state-level developments.

–IANS

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